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Why is physical activity so important?

Physical Effects Help Manage weight Burns Calories Strengthen and defines Muscles Keeps Circulatory and Pulmonary Systems in shape Increases HDL and decreases Triglycerides Helps with BS levels Emotional Effects Increases production of endorphins Relieves stress Reduces depression

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Why is physical activity so important?

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  1. Physical Effects Help Manage weight Burns Calories Strengthen and defines Muscles Keeps Circulatory and Pulmonary Systems in shape Increases HDL and decreases Triglycerides Helps with BS levels Emotional Effects Increases production of endorphins Relieves stress Reduces depression Improves self-esteem Improves sleep quality and duration Boost self-confidence Mental Benefits Increases blood flow to brain Removes more cellular waste Enhancing your ability to think, plan, organize and multi-task Overtime, reduces risk for cognitive decline Why is physical activity so important?

  2. The 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines recommends: 30 minutes daily for adults ages 18-64 Aerobic Activities – at least 5 days a week Strength Training – at least 2 days a week Less than 20% of adults meet the 30-minutes of recommended physical activity each day. How often should I exercise?

  3. Take Action! • Know your style. • Exercising Alone, with a buddy, with a group or mixing it up. • Pick an activity that you enjoy. • Start slow and add a little at a time. • Set a goal, make a plan and put it on the calendar. • Plan for barriers. • Track your progress

  4. Options for Physical Activity

  5. Options for Physical Activity Here at OMC

  6. You Tube Videos • 4,880,000 Videos for FREE! • Gaming Systems • Smart TV Aps • Fitchannel • Exercise/Fitness Videos (Barrow & Share)

  7. Take the stairs Self-Checkout Take the long way Make a game of it Stop Lights Push Mow the lawn Commercial Breaks Park further away Wash the Car Sweep/Rake Stretch in Shower Putting away dishes, laundry, groceries, etc… Use Every Opportunity • Do it yourself • Walk and talk • Use your down time • Sit up straight, don’t slouch • Dance, lunge, squat, etc… whenever possible • When waiting on something • Walk to mailbox, co-worker, etc.. • Carry groceries, don’t push

  8. Not enough time Inconvenient Lack of Motivation Forgetful It’s boring Lack of Confidence Fear injury Lack of Support Don’t have access Don’t like sweating Don’t have workout clothes Barriers to Physical Activity

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